Torymus rubi
This record describes Torymus rubi (species). Recorded family: Torymidae. Recorded order: Hymenoptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Very similar in appearance to other members if the genus. Small metallic green wasp. Ovipositor roughly equal to body length (c.f. much longer than body in Torymus bedeguaris). Mouth 2.3-2.6 malar space. |
| Head | Head with temples converging very strongly. Malar space 0.26-0.29 length of eye. Ocelli larger: OOL at most 1.05 times OD. Hypopygium with a number of setae along its length. |
| Legs | Legs, excluding coxae, yellow. |
| Antennae | Antennae at least F1-F3 quadrate. Ocellar triangle closely and distinctly punctate. Unless identified by a recognised expert, explain how it was identifed and submit detailed photos. Polyphagous parasitoid of Dasineura acrophila; Diastrophus rubi; Diplolepis mayri, nervosa, rosae, spinosissimae; Lasioptera rubi; Liposthenes glechomae; Stereonychus fraxini, on host plants Fraxinus, Pteridium aquilinum (Bracken), Rubus, Rosa. Graham MWR de Vere & Gijswijt MJ Revision of the european species of Torymus Dalman (s.lat.) (Hymenoptera: Torymidae). Zoologische Verhandelingen, Leiden 317: 1-202. Askew, R.R., Plantard, O., Gomez, J.F., Nieves, M.H., & Nieves-Aldrey, J.L. Catalogue of parasitoids and inquilines in galls of Aylacini, Diplolepidini and Pediaspidini (Hym., Cynipidae) in the West Palaearctic. Zootaxa, 1301, 1-60. No additional images available for this species. |
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera
- Family
- Torymidae
- Genus
- Torymus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Polyphagous parasitoid of Dasineura acrophila; Diastrophus rubi; Diplolepis mayri, nervosa, rosae, spinosissimae; Lasioptera rubi; Liposthenes glechomae; Stereonychus fraxini, on host plants Fraxinus, Pteridium aquilinum (Bracken), Rubus, Rosa.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Common, widespread.
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hymenoptera, the group containing Torymus rubi. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Hymenoptera includes over 150,000 described species of ants, bees, wasps, and sawflies. Earth harbors approximately 20 quadrillion (20×10^15) ants, with a combined biomass of ~12 megatons of dry carbon - exceeding the combined biomass of all wild birds and mammals (PNAS, 2022).
Ecological role of the group
About 35% of the world's food crops depend on animal pollinators. The chocolate industry, valued at over $100 billion, depends on pollinating flies and midges. Ants are the dominant soil engineers in most terrestrial ecosystems, turning more soil than earthworms in many habitats.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Pollinators contribute $235-577 billion worth of annual global food production (FAO). In the U.S., bee pollination alone benefits crops valued at $18 billion annually, and honey bees are responsible for $5.4 billion in agricultural productivity. Between April 2023-2024, 55.1% of managed honey bee colonies were lost. The U.S. bee population dropped from 5 million to 2.5 million.
Recorded sources for this group: FAO, USDA, EPA, PNAS (2022), US Fish & Wildlife Service. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Torymus rubi (5)
Frequently Asked Questions About Torymus rubi
What is Torymus rubi?
Torymus rubi is a species in the family Torymidae, within the order Hymenoptera.
How big is Torymus rubi?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | (c.f. much longer than body in Torymus bedeguaris). Mouth 2.3-2.6 malar space. |
| Head | Head with temples converging very strongly. Malar space 0.26-0.29 length of eye. Ocelli larger: OOL at most 1.05 times OD. Hypopygium with a number of setae along its length. |
| Legs | Legs, excluding coxae, yellow. |
| Antennae | Antennae at least F1-F3 quadrate. Ocellar triangle closely and distinctly punctate. |
Where is Torymus rubi found?
Habitat: Polyphagous parasitoid of Dasineura acrophila; Diastrophus rubi; Diplolepis mayri, nervosa, rosae, spinosissimae; Lasioptera rubi; Liposthenes glechomae; Stereonychus fraxini, on host plants Fraxinus, Pteridium aquilinum (Bracken), Rubus, Rosa.